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12 years later, BP’s Deepwater Horizon disaster still reverberates

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12 years later, BP’s Deepwater Horizon disaster still reverberates

AUSTIN, Texas – BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded nearly 12 years ago on April 20, 2010. The largest oil spill in American history, the disaster ultimately poured 4 million barrels – or 168  million gallons – of petroleum into the Gulf of Mexico, killing sea turtles, birds, a record number of dolphins and more. The damage endured, as wildlife populations crashed in the years following the disaster. 

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The Biden administration should give future generations the opportunity to appreciate our amazing ocean for years to come

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